ED Technician | Emergency Department | Days

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Technician II to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. You will support patients, manage environmental and supply tasks, and work as part of the patient care team reporting to the Manager with shift supervision by the Charge Nurse.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, with EMT/Advanced EMT and BLS certifications. Prior direct patient care experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• EMT or Advanced EMT certifications with BLS required.
• Previous direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for patient care assistance as delegated by the RN.
• Maintain skill level to perform patient care tasks, including IV catheter insertion and med administration, as delegated by RN.
• Maintain skill level to administer medications as delegated by RN.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens.
• Maintain department supplies and equipment.
• Assist with clerical duties.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High school or equivalent (GED)

EMT Certification

Advanced EMT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Summary

The Emergency Department Technician II provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for patient support, environmental and supply management functions, as part of the patient care team. The emergency department technician reports to the Manager with daily shift supervision by the Charge Nurse.

Education

High school or equivalent (GED).

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Basic Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Basic Life support

Experience

Previous direct patient care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for patient care assistance as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintains skill level to perform patient care tasks, to include, intravenous catheter insertion and medication administration, as delegated by the RN.
• Maintains skill level to administer medications as delegated by the RN.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
• Maintains department supplies and equipment.
• Assists with clerical duties.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, speak, squat, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to do repetitive motion, kneel, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 4,700 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).

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